Broccoli with Angel Hair Pasta
Elevate your weeknight dinner with this simple yet flavorful Broccoli with Angel Hair Pasta recipe—a perfect harmony of tender pasta, vibrant broccoli florets, and a luscious garlic-infused olive oil sauce. Ready in just 25 minutes, this dish combines the subtle heat of red pepper flakes with the richness of grated Parmesan cheese and a bright splash of fresh lemon juice. The dish's creamy texture is effortlessly achieved by using a touch of reserved pasta water, making it both light and satisfying. Ideal for vegetarians, this easy-to-make entree can be served as a main course or a side dish, and it's guaranteed to please a crowd. Add a touch of elegance to your table with this healthy and wholesome pasta recipe!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 ounces Angel hair pasta
- 4 cups Broccoli florets
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 Garlic cloves, minced
- 0.5 teaspoons Red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper, freshly ground
- 0.5 cups Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 0.5 cups Pasta water (reserved)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil.
Add the angel hair pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, typically about 4-5 minutes.
During the last two minutes of the pasta cooking time, add the broccoli florets to the pot to blanch them. Drain the pasta and broccoli together, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic to the heated oil and sauté for about 1 minute, or until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
Stir in the red pepper flakes, cooked pasta, broccoli florets, and reserved pasta water. Toss everything together to coat evenly with the oil and garlic.
Season the pasta mixture with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and lemon juice. Toss to combine until the cheese melts and the sauce is creamy. If needed, add a splash more reserved pasta water to achieve the desired consistency.
Remove the skillet from heat and serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1464 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 58.4 g | 75% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.6 g | 73% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 40 mg | 13% | |
| Sodium | 3150 mg | 137% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 193.7 g | 70% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.9 g | 78% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.9 g | ||
| Protein | 58.5 g | 117% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 677 mg | 52% | |
| Iron | 11.9 mg | 66% | |
| Potassium | 94 mg | 2% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
